Three members of a security force were injured, one of them seriously, during a gun battle between government security forces and a group of insurgents holed up in a village in Khok Pho district of Pattani province today. According to
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Electric vehicle owners are upset by a Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) decision to stop allowing the installation of a second meter in homes and small businesses.
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Bangkok Post
Three military officers were seriously injured in a clash with insurgents triggered by an attempted apprehension in the southern border province of Pattani early Saturday.
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Phu Phra Bat Historical Park Udon Thani has been named a Unesco World Heritage site in the cultural category, becoming Thailand’s fifth cultural heritage site.
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Bangkok Post
Three fishing vessels and 15 long-tailed boats capsized in a canal in a coastal village of Khlong Yai district in Trat province last night, following a heavy storm. Villagers of Ban Khlong Makham told the media that they were having
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A Royal Command was issued on Friday by His Majesty the King endorsing the Senate’s selection of Mongkol Surasajja as the Senate Speaker and General Kriangkrai Srirak and Boonsong Noisophon as the First and Second Deputy Senate Speakers respectively. The
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Nearly 20 boats were dragged into a canal in Trat province by a giant wave on Friday night.
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Bangkok Post
The Thai public will soon be able to use ‘Abdul,’ a Thai language generative AI platform, developed by NECTEC, set for release by the end of the year. Abdul has been in development for nearly two decades. We spoke with
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NAKHON RATCHASIMA – An electrician and his elder sister, who had autism, were found dead in a car parked at a temple in the Muang district of this northeastern province on Friday night. A charcoal stove was found inside the
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South Korea expressed regret that its delegation of athletes at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony on Friday was introduced as from rival North Korea and has demanded assurances from organisers the mistake will not happen again. As the boat carrying
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Vientiane – Five additional countries will accede to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC), a well-known regional conduct for peace and prosperity, this year, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Saleumxay Kommasith said yesterday. He announced
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Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is back in the media spotlight, rebuilding his status as a key player in Thai politics. The former premier is due to complete his one-year sentence on August 22, after which he is expected to
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Regional auto making hub Thailand will introduce investment incentives for manufacturers of hybrid vehicles, its Board of Investment (BOI) said on Friday, with excise taxes for hybrids to be lowered from 2028 to 2032. Thailand has for decades been a
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Paris – French President Emmanuel Macron declared the Olympic Games open on Friday after a soaking wet ceremony in which athletes were cheered by the crowd along the Seine, dancers took to the roofs of Paris and Lady Gaga sang
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Police are investigating the source of ecstasy pills imprinted with a Labubu character following their recent discovery in Chiang Rai.
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Bangkok Post
The government expects the Phu Phra Bat Historical Park in the northeastern province of Udon Thani to be named a Unesco World Heritage site in the cultural category on Saturday, according to Natural Resources and Environment Minister Phatcharavat Wongsuwan.
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Bangkok Post
The Labour Ministry has ordered relevant parties to resolve the unpaid wage issue that has led to hundreds of workers protesting in front of Thai Oil's refinery in Chon Buri since Wednesday.
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Thailand reiterated its role in helping to mitigate the crisis in Myanmar at the 57th Asean Ministerial Meeting (AMM) yesterday, with Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa saying the country was ready to facilitate constructive dialogue between stakeholders.
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Civil society groups are demanding the government immediately find out who is responsible for the spread of blackchin tilapia, an invasive species of fish that has caused havoc with local species.
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Problems and more problems
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A new bill aimed at facilitating licensing and setting standards for government services is in progress and will be an innovative tool to curb bribery and graft in the public sector, according to Wissanu Krea-ngam, the prime minister’s legal adviser.
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Bangkok Post
The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Krabi – The famous Maya Bay in Krabi will be temporarily closed for two months for environmental recovery. The Hat Noppharat Thara – Mu Koh Phi Phi National Park has announced the annual closure of bays
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Pattaya News
The House committee studying an amnesty bill has wrapped up its study without concluding whether offences under Section 112, the lese-majeste law, and Section 110 of the Criminal Code should be included.
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Bangkok Post
NAKHON RATCHASIMA - A man has been rescued and taken to hospital after spending the past two years being assaulted and tortured by his employers — a husband and wife — because he could not achieve their sales targets.
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The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- National — On July 25th, 2024, at 1:00 PM, the Thai Patrol and Special Operation Division (PSD) and relevant agencies held a press conference to announce a major bust operation targeting illicit substances across 237 locations,
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The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- National — On July 25th, 2024, Mr. Kuson Chotirat, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE), inaugurated Global Tiger Day 2024 at Future Park Rangsit, Pathum Thani. The event, themed “Go
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The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Khon Kaen — On July 25th, 2024, at 3:00 PM, Mr. Prasert Sipak, 33, arrived at Srinagarind Hospital to claim the body of his father, Mr. Lek Sipak, 70, who was fatally attacked by three American
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The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- National — On July 25th, 2024, at 10:40 AM, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, the Deputy Prime Minister, the Interior Minister, and leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, addressed the progress of cannabis and hemp legislation. Anutin mentioned that
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The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya — A former cannabis farm consultant from Poland was arrested in Pattaya for allegedly stealing LED panels worth over 370,000 baht from a cannabis farm in Chiang Mai province. Pol. Col. Napasong Khositsuriyamanee, Superintendent of
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The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya — Over 1,300 runners are set to join the upcoming “Pattaya Trail Run 2024” scheduled for August 18th. On July 26th, 2024, Deputy Mayor Mr. Kritsana Boonsawat presided over a meeting to prepare for the
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The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya — Several police officers from the Pattaya Police Station set up a checkpoint to deter a group of mainly Midden Eastern foreigners who were causing disturbances by racing motorcycles around and honking loudly, creating a
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Pita Limjaroenrat, chief adviser to the Move Forward Party, is hopeful that it will survive an upcoming dissolution case, but warns that a separate investigation could leave the main opposition party decimated.
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Bangkok Post
Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said today he is too old to become prime minister again, but he may advise his daughter, Pheu Thai party leader Paetongtarn, in a private capacity. The former prime minister, who will complete his parole
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Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) police have shut down two online gambling networks and seized about Bt200 million in assets, including five luxury cars, two luxury wristwatches, Bt8 million in cash, 25 land title deeds and several bank books, in
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The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Thailand has long been a popular destination for those looking to experience a unique culture while teaching English abroad. The country’s vibrant cities, beautiful landscapes, and rich traditions make it an attractive option for aspiring educators.
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Former US president Barack Obama endorsed his fellow Democrat Kamala Harris’ bid for the White House on Friday, delivering a major boost to her campaign to beat Donald Trump in November’s presidential election. “Earlier this week, Michelle and I called
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Paris, France – France’s high-speed rail network was hit by arson attacks that disrupted travel for hundreds of thousands of passengers on Friday, just hours before the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. A source close to the investigation told
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The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Pattaya — Pattaya City is planning to dig up part of the city’s iconic Walking Street once again initially from the front up to the entrance to proceed with an underground utility cable project. On July
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Phatthalung, July 26 (TNA) – A daring gold shop owner in Phatthalung province has thwarted an attempted robbery, subduing a would-be thief armed with a fake gun. CCTV footage from Yaowarat Phatthalung Gold Shop showed a helmeted man, later identified
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The Biothai Foundation has claimed that it has sufficient evidence to prove that the current rapid spread of the Blackchin tilapia fish species in Thailand can be traced to one source, namely the Yeesarn fish farm in Ampawa district of
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The Supreme Administrative Court upheld the ruling of the Central Administrative Court today, ordering the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and its investment arm, Krungthep Thanakom, to pay the Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS) for overdue maintenance and operating costs plus
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BANGKOK, July 26 (TNA) – Thailand’s Ministry of Finance has raised its 2024 GDP growth forecast to 2.7% from a previous estimate of 2.4%, citing improved tourism prospects and stronger exports, officials said on Friday. The upward revision is driven
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Food knows no bounds, and for Nathale “Nat” Thaipun, an Australian-born Thai and the newly crowned winner of MasterChef Australia 2024, this sentiment has shaped her remarkable culinary journey. The 28-year-old from Victoria took an unconventional path to victory, marked
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Bangkok, July 26 (TNA) – Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered a strict crackdown on gray capital activities following the discovery of a billboard advertising the sale of passports from four countries at Huai Khwang intersection. The government and relevant
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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin recently presided over the Finance Ministry’s “Ignite Finance” vision that aims to make the country a financial hub. The Finance Ministry plans to consolidate supervision of financial markets, facilitate new investment and draw in foreign capital
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Maya Bay, a popular tourist destination in Krabi, and two other bays, will close for two months starting Aug 1 for natural rehabilitation during the monsoon season.
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Bangkok Post
A group of four Thai students won two gold medals, one silver medal and a special award at the "13th World Invention Creativity Olympics 2024" (WICO 2024) held in South Korea.
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A group of four Thai students won two gold medals, one silver medal and a special award at the "13th World Invention Creativity Olympic 2024" (WICO 2024) held in South Korea.
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All roads led to Thaksin Shinawatra's family mansion in Bangkok on Friday as the convicted former prime minister celebrated his 75th birthday.
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Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) has named Fisheries Department Director-General Bancha Sukkaew as one of two officials who are aware of the company’s import of 2,000 Blackchin tilapia fish in 2010, the associated research project and the delivery of preserved fish
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Indonesia’s foreign minister at a regional meeting on Thursday called out warring camps in Myanmar over their refusal to agree to dialogue, as fighting intensifies between the ruling military and an alliance of armed groups. Foreign ministers of the Association
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The Thai border in Mae Sot district in Tak is inundated after the northern province was pounded by downpours for days, with no signs of rains easing until the end of July.
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Bangkok Post
Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) has named Fisheries Department Director-General Bancha Sukkaew as one of two officials who are aware of the company’s import of 2,000 Blackchin tilapia fish in 2010, the associated research project and the delivery of preserved fish
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BANGKOK, July 26 (TNA) – The Olympic Committee of Thailand has announced its flag bearers for the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics, set to take place on July 26. Puripol Boonson, Thailand’s top 100-meter sprinter, will carry the
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Indonesia’s foreign minister on Thursday slammed the Myanmar junta’s unwillingness to engage with a regional peace plan to resolve the crisis sparked by its 2021 coup. Retno Marsudi made the remarks after meeting her Singaporean counterpart on the sidelines of
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Chiang Rai, July 26 (TNA) – Thai authorities have intercepted a new form of ecstasy disguised as the popular Labubu doll, highlighting the evolving tactics of drug dealers. Police raided a karaoke bar in Chiang Rai late on Wednesday, arresting
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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is leveraging the “Amazing Thailand: Your Stories Never End” communication concept to promote Hidden Gems destinations through the lens of the latest 8K 360º action camera Insta360 X4. The post TAT promotes “Your Stories
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The political temperature is expected to rise next month as the Constitutional Court will rule on two high-profile cases that will decide the fate of the main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) and Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
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Bangkok Post
Thanks to the new visa regulations issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it’s never been easier to visit Thailand and stay in the country long-term.
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Bangkok Post
The Pattaya News -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Paris/Thailand- Thailand’s taekwondo sensation, Panipak “Tennis” Wongpattanakit, has her sights set on Olympic glory once again. After clinching gold in the women’s 49kg division at the Tokyo Olympics, Tennis is now eyeing a second consecutive gold
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Last year, His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua urged Thais to unite for the New Year, join forces to overcome obstacles and challenges lying ahead and help steer the country towards prosperity and stability.
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Bangkok Post
A House committee has expressed disapproval of Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) for not appearing at a meeting to answer questions related to blackchin tilapia, which the company imported for research in 2010.
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The Move Forward Party (MFP) yesterday submitted three charter amendment bills seeking to mitigate the impact of the military regime's orders, prevent future coups and abolish the junta-backed 20-year national strategy.
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Bangkok Post
Emanuel Karlstrom, 39, a strategist at Hiv-Sverige/HIV-Sweden, a national organisation that works for people living with HIV, says he found out that he contracted HIV in Thailand in 2012.
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Bangkok Post
A House committee has expressed disapproval of Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) for not appearing at a meeting to answer questions related to blackchin tilapia, which the company imported for research in 2010.
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Bangkok Post
Thai and Cambodian police will work together to combat call centre scams, said national police chief Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol, who expects concrete results within a short period.
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Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul appeared optimistic yesterday that a bill on controlling cannabis will be passed into law within the tenure of the current coalition government, while a health advocacy group called for a total ban
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